Blackburn Rovers striker Ben Brereton says his confidence has taken a 'big hit' since his move from the City Ground as the teenager drops down and scores twice for Rovers' Under-23s.

The former Nottingham Forest starlet scored his first goal in Rovers colours last week, albeit in a rare Under-23s appearance that that 19-year-old says was a joint decision by himself and his manager, Tony Mowbray.

Brereton's goals came in a 5-1 victory over Doncaster Rovers that saw his side qualify for the next round of the Premier League Cup.

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“I have spoken to the gaffer, me and him are great together, and he said it was good for me to get some minutes under my belt and get my confidence up,” said Brereton in an interview with the Lancashire Telegraph.

The teenager has been short of game time since his £7million move in the summer, but is adamant that he is still enjoying his time at Ewood Park.

“I would say that my confidence has taken a bit of a hit. I haven’t been playing as much as I have been used to, or scoring the goals that I have.